Local Educators Honored, Teachers of the Year

As part of the search for the 2019-20 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Teacher of the Year, GCPS has named 139 local teachers as tops in their schools.

“Our Teachers of the Year exemplify the high expectations that our Gwinnett parents and community have for every teacher in every classroom,” said Dr. Jonathan Patterson, Associate Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Support. “They are selected by their peers because of the great things they do for students every day, and they are models of excellence for their colleagues as well. We are grateful to have the opportunity to celebrate their passion and their dedication to their students and their profession.”

The local school honorees will move into the next phase of the process as they’re considered for the systemwide honor. The annual Teacher of the Year banquet and the announcement of this year’s top teacher in Gwinnett County will be held on November 14.

Teachers of the Year at Gwinnett County Public Schools in the Peachtree Corners area include:

Carly Cantrell, Paul Duke STEM High, Geometry, Grade 11

Althea Carter, Summerour Middle, Mathematics, Grade 7

Brandy J. Carter, Duluth High, Theater, Grades 9-12

Gayle Dingler, Simpson Elementary, Grade 5

Matthew Green, Berkeley Lake Elementary, Music, Grades K-5

Amanda Heaton, Pinckneyville Middle, Physical Education & Health, Grades 6-8

Ivelisse Hernandez, Stripling Elementary, Special Education, Grade 4

Cassidy Hobby, Peachtree Elementary, Media Specialist, Grades K-5

Lee Newman, Norcross High, Band, Grades 9-12

Jimmy Nguyen, Coleman Middle, Mathematics & Science, Grade 6

Jermaine Shakespeare, Duluth Middle, Connections, Grades 6-8